to hamper them. The fact that his advice was ignored was something he never referred to, though he was sorely tempted to do so in the face of American criticism. Bullard was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1980 and Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in 1985. After his retirement in 1986 Bullard lived at the Manor House, West Hendred, near Wantage, where he engaged in many country pursuits and local interests. Like his father, Bullard was quietly spoken, a rock of integrity, and a man of wide reading and subtle humour. He died at his home on 11 November 1992. References External links E. C. Hodgkin, 'Bullard, Sir Reader William (1885–1976)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, September 2004; online edition, January 2010. Accessed 19 May 2010. Details of the estate of Sir Giles Lionel Bullard, The Independent, 5 June 1993. Accessed 20 May 2010. 1926 births 1992 deaths People educated at The Dragon School People educated at Blundell's School Alumni of Balliol College, Oxford Oxford University RFC players Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Bulgaria High Commissioners of the United Kingdom to Barbados Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George Knights Commander of the Royal Victorian Order High Commissioners of the United Kingdom to Antigua and Barbuda High Commissioners of the United Kingdom to Dominica High Commissioners of the United Kingdom to Grenada High Commissioners of the United Kingdom to Saint Kitts and Nevis High Commissioners of the United Kingdom to Saint Lucia High Commissioners of the United Kingdom to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines